POLICE REPORTS

Includes reports from Yates County Sheriff’s Office, Penn Yan Police Department, and New York State Police. These reports do not indicate guilt, only that someone has been charged with an offence. The term “arrested” does not always mean someone was held in jail.

James P. Holst, age 46, of Doris Lane, Prattsburgh, was arrested Oct. 22 by Steuben County Deputies for DWI after he allegedly operated a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition on Doris Lane. Mr. Holst was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Operating with Greater than .08% Blood Alcohol Content. Holst was released on traffic summons to appear in Prattsburgh Town Court later.

Following a several month-long investigation, members of the New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), Troop E K9, Troop E Uniform and the Elmira Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) executed a search warrant Oct. 25, at a Rte. 227 in the town of Hector and seized approximately 32 grams of methamphetamine, packaging materials, digital scales, and cellular phones. Robert Bump, 51, Michael Barsavage, 65, and Donald Vertoske, 48, all residing in Burdett, were arrested for 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, and 2nd Degree Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. All three subjects were remanded to the Schuyler County Jail to await arraignment.

On Oct. 25 at 5:46 p.m. Yates County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with Dundee Fire and Ambulance, Medic 55, and Emergency Management to a one-car crash on Rte. 14A north of Porters Corners Road. Investigation showed that the northbound vehicle, driven by Jacob Johansen, 30, of Colfax, Wash., crossed the opposing lane and exited the highway. The vehicle travelled almost 300 yards off the road, striking a culvert pipe and a tree before coming to reast in a wooded area. Johansen was trapped and had to be extricated by Dundee Firefighter before being flown by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for treatment of multiple injuries. Charges are pending.

Penn Yan Police arrested Cory R. Roth, 30, of Penn Yan, on a bench warrant out of NYSP Painted Post. Officers were dealing with Roth on another matter and a warrant check revealed he had an active Petit Larceny warrant out for his arrest. Roth was taken into custody and turned over to New York State Police.

Penn Yan Police charged Paul Miller, 33, of Penn Yan, following a complaint in the village. It is alleged that Miller sent text messages to another individual threatening to cause physical harm. Miller was charged with Aggravated Harassment 2nd and is scheduled to return to Penn Yan Village Court to answer the charge.

Penn Yan Police charged Jessica L. Ellis, 32, of Penn Yan, with Harassment 2nd following an incident that occurred in the Village of Penn Yan on Oct. 10. It is alleged that Ellis threatened physical harm to another individual. A Criminal Summons was issued by Penn Yan Village Court and served to Ellis. She is scheduled to appear in Penn Yan Village Court later.

Penn Yan Police charged Gary A. Anderson Jr., 41, of Penn Yan, with eight counts of Grand Larceny 4th following an investigation into a stolen debit card. It is alleged that Anderson used the debit card to make several withdrawals from the victim’s account. Anderson turned himself into the Police Department and was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charges in Penn Yan Village Court later.

Penn Yan Police arrested Mathew J. Flanagan, 35, of Bradford, following a traffic stop on Lake Street in the Village. Police investigation revealed that Flanagan was operating a motor vehicle on a revoked license without an interlock device per restriction on his license. Flanagan was cited for the three offenses and released to appear in Penn Yan Village Court later.

Troy M. Struble, 46, of Dansville, was arrested by Penn Yan Police on an arrest warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle stemming from an incident that had occurred on June 28. Struble allegedly operated another individual’s vehicle without their permission and did not return the vehicle. Struble was arrested in Livingston County on charges and was then transported to Steuben County where he also faced charges. Penn Yan officers then took custody of Struble in Steuben County and transported him to the PD for processing before taking him to the Yates County Jail to await CAP arraignment.

Penn Yan Police arrested Donald Burd III, 22, of Prattsburgh, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Burd was arrested after he failed to update his address and social media accounts with law enforcement after he moved. Burd was transported to jail for CAP arraignment due to having a probation violation warrant for the same matter.

Darcy L. Semmel, 41, of Dundee, was arrested by Penn Yan Police following a traffic stop. Semmel was found operating under a revoked license for two suspensions on two separate dates. Semmel was released on a AUO 3rd ticket to appear at Penn Yan Village Court on a later date.

Nathaniel J. Wright, 34, of Bluff Point, NY, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd following a traffic stop. Wright was stopped on Brown Street for operating under a revoked license for a pending chemical test refusal hearing. Wright was issued a ticket and released to appear in Penn Yan Village Court on a later date.

Penn Yan Police arrested Janice L. Rumsmoke, 52, of Horseheads, for DWI, DWI .08% BAC or Greater, Failed to Keep Right, Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, and Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. Rumsmoke was arrested after officers were called to North Ave. for a report of a multivehicle collision. On arrival officers observed that she exhibited several signs of intoxication and placed her through field sobriety tests which she failed. She was taken into custody for DWI and transported to the Yates County Public Safety Building for a chemical test which revealed her blood alcohol content to be .15%. Further investigation also revealed that she had a previous DWI conviction in early 2022 in Henrietta Town Court in Monroe County. Rumsmoke was brought to the Penn Yan Police Department for processing and later turned over to the Yates County Jail for CAP arraignment. Officers were assisted at the scene by the Penn Yan Fire Dept. and the Penn Yan Ambulance Corps.

On Oct. 28 at 6:15 p.m., Yates County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with Penn Yan Ambulance, Himrod Fire, and Medic 55 to a motor vehicle vs. bicycle crash on Himrod Road near Hatmaker Road. Upon investigation it was revealed that driver Shawn M. Lanphear, 32, had struck a 10-year-old boy riding a bicycle. The boy was transported by Penn Yan Ambulance to Soldiers & sailors Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Lanphear was charged with Failure to Use Designated Lane and will answer in Milo Town Court later.

Anthony J. Cecena, 33, of Ontario County was arrested Oct. 28 by a Yates County Sheriff’s Deputy responding to the Crystal Beach Fire House executing a Bench Warrant out of the Town of Italy for Failure to Appear. Cecena was transported back to Yates County Jail and held for arraignment Sean J. Hanes, 29, of Himrod, was arrested Oct. 30 by Yates County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of an assault. Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim, who had sustained injuries from an altercation with Hanes. The victim was checked over by EMS and cleared with a sign off. Hanes was charged with 3rd degree assault and held at the county jail to await arraignment.

Raymond W. Perry, 28, of Himrod, was arrested for Aggravated Family Offense, Criminal Contempt 2nd Oct. 31 after violating a court order in the Town of Milo. He was released on appearance tickets for Milo Court later.

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